Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies. Successful completion of this foundation year will guarantee you a place on one of our BSc pre-registration health and social care courses
On this programme, not only will you develop independent study and form a base for academic knowledge, you'll also develop the self-confidence needed for a successful health and social care career through active participation, team working and project work.
Modules
Learning skills for Higher Education - Communication skills for health and social care professions - Quantitative techniques and practice - Introduction to health and social care, systems and professions - Plus one optional module from: Biology for health sciences, Promoting health and wellbeing, People skills and values
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
B72F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
B72F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 7.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 7.0)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
P: 30 credits
Applicants must hold GCSEs A-C including Maths, English Language and Science or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
This course and 8 other subjects allied to medicine (foundation only) courses
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For London South Bank University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
Learn more here
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DDD
Most common
DDD Most common
CCC
Highest grades
EEE
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
42%
42% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9535
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535
Year 1
Scotland
£9535
Year 1
Wales
£9535
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding